In a recent development in Chennai, Chief Minister M K Stalin spearheaded an all-party meeting to address the concerns over the proposed population-based delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies. The meeting, attended by various political parties, expressed apprehensions that this move could potentially diminish the representation of southern states like Tamil Nadu, which have effectively implemented population control measures. The resolution passed during the meeting called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider extending the current delimitation, which is based on the 1971 census data, for an additional 30 years. Additionally, the resolution proposed a constitutional amendment to ensure a proportional increase in the number of seats allocated to southern states in order to maintain fair representation in the Lok Sabha. This pushback against population-based delimitation highlights the concerns regarding the impact it could have on the federal structure of the country, particularly in terms of equitable political representation. The meeting led by Chief Minister M K Stalin signifies a united effort among political parties in Tamil Nadu to safeguard the interests of the state in the ongoing delimitation process.